Crystal Vision Indigo DTAE User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.crystalvision.tv Tel: +44(0) 1223 497049 Fax: +44(0) 1223 497059

Indigo DT

Desk top boxes

(Includes Indigo DT, DTAE and DTSE)

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Contents

1Introduction 3

2Installation 5

2.1General Safety Summary 5

2.2Rack mounting and ventilation 6

2.3Frame connectors 6

Connecting mains cables 7

2.4Connector pinout 8

Remote control / GPI connections 8

Power supply relay connections 9

RJ45 422 I/O (Statesman/link bus) connector 9

RJ45 Ethernet connector 10

2.5Controlling two frames from one panel 10

Frame linking configurations 11

2.6Setting frame addresses 14

2.7Ethernet control 15

Setting up and connecting 16

Status 17

Changing the IP Address 17

Adding a frame serial number 18

Naming 19

Hostname 20

Reset 20

SNMP 21

2.8SNMP agent 21

2.9Installing Crystal Vision modules 23

Module positions 24

Inserting modules 24

Removing modules 24

Rear connectors 24

Fitting rear connectors 25

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2.10Select the cooling mode 25

3Operating the active panel 27

Slot numbers 27

Node numbers 28

4Trouble shooting 29

Reading LED status and active display messages 29

Panel diagnostics 30

Frame diagnostics 30

4.1Maintenance 31

Replacing the mains input fuses 31

Software upgrades 32

4.2Frequently asked questions 33

5Appendix 35

5.1Active panel setup 35

5.2Module addresses and node numbers 36

5.3SNMP Quick Start Guide 37

6Specification 41

Revision 3 Ethernet information added 16/01/07

Revision 4 Cooling mode information amended 06/07/09

Revision 5 Appendix 3.3 SNMP quick start guide added.

Removed Indigo DTA and Indigo DTS (obsolete). 09/06/10

Revision 6. Part 15 and laser warning added to page 5. 11/02/11

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1 Introduction

The Indigo range comprises four frame types, 4U frames for up to 24 modules, 2U frames for

up to 12 modules, 1U frames for up to six modules and a desk top box for up to two modules.

There are three frame variants - passive front panel, active panel with controls and a display or

a Statesman enabled version without controls or a display.

There are five desktop box variants - passive front panel, active panel with controls and a

display or a Statesman enabled version without controls or a display. Both the active panel and

Statesman enabled frames have Ethernet capability.

This manual covers:

Indigo DT with passive front panel

Indigo DTAE Ethernet capable with active panel controls and display

Indigo DTSE Ethernet capable with active panel, no controls or display, Statesman enabled

The Indigo DTAE version also supports Statesman via Ethernet connection to a PC running

Statesman.

Each desk top box can be used with any single or double slot rear module in the Crystal

Vision range.

A removable front panel allows easy access to installed modules.

The Indigo DTAE Crystal Vision desk top box The Indigo DT/DTSE Crystal Vision desk top box

The DTAE version has an active control panel built into it, which may remain forward facing

when removed, allowing panel operation even when the cards are exposed.

The Indigo DTAE Crystal Vision desk top box with front control panel removed

Each desk top box has a built in power supply and an internal fan on the right hand side.

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There are three cooling modes: normal, quiet and maximum.

With normal cooling the fan runs continuously, increasing in speed as the temperature inside

the frame goes up.

In quiet mode the fan does not run at temperatures below 45oC (as measured by the sensor

inside the frame) and always runs at temperatures above 45oC. This mode is ideal where noise

is an issue or where the ambient temperature is low.

In maximum cooling mode the fan is always turning at maximum speed. This mode is ideal

for equipment bays where noise is not a concern.

Warning: Although it is possible to operate the frame with the front panel open the frame may not

meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this condition.

The Indigo DT, Indigo DTAE and Indigo DTSE have front panel processors. These processors

monitor the power rail voltage levels (+5.5V and -6.0V) and the fan speed. Status information

is indicated by the state of the FAN, PSU and TEMP LEDs on the front panel and the alarm

relay. The relay contacts are available on the remote 2 connector on the rear of the frame.

There are four two-colour LEDs on the front panel, with yellow/green indicating a normal

condition and red an abnormal condition.

The Indigo DT (passive panel) LEDs

The LEDs show the status of the internal fan, PSU, frame temperature and RS422 activity.

The COMMS LED monitors external RS422 activity and will flash amber when there is

external communications with the frame.

Statesman users will be able to remotely monitor frame temperature and fan speed.

Note: The term ‘frame’ and ‘desk top box’ are used interchangeably in this manual.

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2 Installation

General Safety Summary

The following warnings are intended for user guidance and safety.

Ground This product must be grounded through the grounding conductor of the power

cord.

Power cable Use only a power cord that meets the required specification for this product.

Fuses To avoid fire hazard use only fuses of the type and rating specified.

Service These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce risk

of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in this

manual unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

Apart from procedures described in this manual there are no user serviceable parts

within the frame. If the frame requires any other servicing it should be returned to

the manufacturer or dealer.

On no account should the unit be powered whilst any covers are removed.

Ventilation The unit must have adequate ventilation. The left and right ventilation grilles must

not be obstructed. If installed in a standard 19" rack, cool air circulation should be

available.

EMC To comply with EMC regulations the following guide lines should be observed:

Do not operate this unit for extended periods with the front panel open.

Do not use the frame unless all the rear connector positions are filled, either with

Crystal Vision rear modules, or with Crystal Vision blanking plates.

Do not operate the equipment with covers or panels removed.

General To avoid electric shock do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.

To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive

atmosphere.

Only use this rack in conjunction with Crystal Vision modules designed for that

purpose.

The Indigo DT range of frames is capable of housing the Crystal

Vision range of optical modules. Although these modules are not

capable of causing personal injury, care should be exercised when

exposing unshielded optical signals not to look directly into the light

beam.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

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2.1 Rack mounting and ventilation

The Indigo series of desk top boxes are designed for tabletop use, however they must have

adequate ventilation. On no account should the side ventilation grilles be blocked.

If the optional rack ears are fitted, and the unit is installed in a standard 19" rack, cool air

circulation should be available and both side ventilation grilles should be unobstructed.

Indigo DT air-flow

Install the Indigo DT in a standard 19" rack as follows:

 Fit the optional rack ears

 Mount in the rack and secure via the rack ears

 Allow adequate space for the fan intake at the right hand side and the exhaust

through the left hand side (viewed from front)

Note: It is possible to operate the frame with the front panel open, however the frame may not

meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements in this condition.

2.2 Frame connectors

The following connectors are available at the rear of the frame:

Connector Function Notes

IEC PSU AC input 85 to 264V, fuse under flap

RMT 1 GPI and DC out Refer to pinout tables

RMT 2 GPI, serial/Statesman, PSU alarm relay and

DC out Refer to pinout tables

RS422 I/O RS422 control/link bus using CAT-5 cabling Refer to pinout tables

Ethernet Ethernet control using CAT-5 cabling Refer to pinout tables

All frame connectors are grouped together behind the PSU at the rear of the frame.

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Indigo DT rear connectors

Connecting mains cables

The desk top box is powered by connecting a power cord to the IEC connector.

Ensure that the power cord has a minimum current rating of 6A fitted with an IEC 320 female

connector, includes a protective ground connection and meets relevant local safety standards.

Note: The fuse holder is part of the mains inlet. The mains cable must be disconnected before

the fuse can be accessed. Replace the fuse only with one of the same type and rating.

Refer to the maintenance section of the trouble shooting guide for more information.

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2.3 Connector pinout

Remote control / GPI connections

Each module slot has six connections that are brought out to one or more of the two high

density D-Type connectors on the rear of the frame labelled RMT 1 and RMT 2. These

connections are referred to as lines 'a' to 'f'. The functions assigned to them are dependent on

the module inserted in each slot, but a typical use is as a GPI line. Refer to the documentation

supplied with each Crystal Vision module to determine the actual functions assigned.

RMT 1 and RMT 2 connections (26-way high density D-Type socket)

Pin number RMT (Remote) 1 - function RMT (Remote) 2 - function

1 +5.3V +/- 10% dc out N/C

2 Frame GND N/C

3 N/C N/C

4 N/C N/C

5 N/C Relay close on fault on PSU

6 N/C Frame GND

7 Slot 2 GPI ‘a’ RX+ RS422 - link bus i/p

8 Slot 1 GPI ‘a’ TX- RS422 Statesman o/p

9 Slot 1 GPI ‘b’ TX+ RS422 Statesman o/p

10 N/C Slot 2 GPI ‘e’

11 N/C Slot 2 GPI ‘f’

12 N/C N/C

13 N/C N/C

14 N/C Relay common on PSU

15 N/C +5.3V +/- 10% dc out

16 Slot 2 GPI ‘b’ RX- RS422 – link bus i/p

17 Slot 2 GPI ‘c’ TX+ RS422 – link bus o/p

18 Slot 1 GPI ‘c’ RX+ RS422 Statesman i/p

19 N/C Slot 1 GPI ‘e’

20 N/C Slot 1 GPI ‘f’

21 N/C N/C

22 N/C N/C

23 N/C Relay open on fault on PSU

24 N/C N/C

25 Slot 2 GPI ‘d’ TX- RS422

26 Slot 1 GPI ‘d’ RX- RS422 Statesman i/p

Note: The total current available from the 5.3V DC outputs is limited to approximately

1.5Amps.

To maintain EMC compliance only good quality screened cable assemblies should be

used.

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Power supply relay connections

Fitted inside the unit is a relay to indicate if the frame is in an alarm state caused by a power

supply problem, a fan stopping or an overheating frame.

Pinout is as follows:

Description Pin number

relay common Remote 2 pin 14

open on fault Remote 2 pin 23

close on fault Remote 2 pin 5

Note: The current through the relay contacts should be limited to a maximum of 200mA.

RJ45 422 I/O (Statesman/link bus) connector

Pin number Function

1 RX+ RS422 Statesman i/p

2 RX- RS422 Statesman i/p

3 TX+ RS422 Statesman o/p

4 TX+ RS422 – Link bus o/p

5 TX- RS422 – Link bus o/p

6 TX- RS422 Statesman o/p

7 RX+ RS422 – Link bus i/p

8 RX- RS422 – Link bus i/p

Note: These signals are also available on the RMT 2 connector.

Using the RS422 frame link bus

Since the 422 I/O connector has no GND pin, two frames, desk top boxes or other pieces of

equipment, which are linked using this connector, should ensure that the GND of the two

frames are connected together. This will normally occur through the earth pin on the mains

connector.

Terminating the RS422 Statesman chain

The RS422 communication used for Statesman should be terminated when a frame is the last

device in a chain or a when a frame is the only device. It is unterminated for all other

applications including when frames are used with a Statesman Hub.

To change the RS422 communications termination access the RS422 term/unterm switch at

the top of the front control panel by opening the panel.

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Statesman RS422 term/unterm switch

To terminate the Statesman RS422 chain move the switch to the left, to unterminate it move it

to the right.

Note: DT passive panels do not have a Term/Unterm switch and are not fitted with the second

panel PCB (shown at the top in this picture).

RJ45 Ethernet connector

Pin number Function

1 TD+

2 TD-

3 RD+

4 and 5 Not used – 75Ohm resistor to GND in frame

6 RD-

7 and 8 Not used – 75Ohm resistor to GND in frame

2.4 Controlling two frames from one panel

An active control panel or REMIND remote active panel can control up to two frames of cards

by coupling the frame link bus ports of the two frames. The two frames do not need to be the

same type so any combination of Indigo 1, Indigo 2 or Indigo DT can be used. The only

exception to this is the Indigo 4 frame, which cannot be linked to other frames, as the card

count will exceed the maximum. Linking two frames in this way constitutes a frame pair so

one frame must be set to its upper slot address range and the other to its lower address range.

One frame in the pair must be an active frame i.e. have an active control panel or be Statesman

capable, although either frame can be set to be the upper or lower address.

An important thing to note is that there must be only one active panel to a frame pair i.e. if one

of the frames has an active control or Statesman control panel, the second frame must be

passive. If the Indigo REMIND remote control panel is used both frames in the pair must be

passive. Connecting together two active frames will cause the processors to clash and give

erroneous messages.

 A frame pair must consist of one active frame and one passive frame.

 Two passive panels must be used with a REMIND remote panel.

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Note: If a frame pair has been established solely for Statesman control, one of the frames can

have a Statesman panel and the other a passive panel.

A passive frame pair can be Statesman controlled via a REMIND control panel.

The two frames can be up to 10m apart depending on cable type and ambient electrical noise.

Setting slot number range

The position of the two-position slide switch labelled Upper / Lower on the top edge of the

main front panel PCB must be placed in the Lower position for one frame and in the Upper

position for the other. For example it could be set to Lower position for the Indigo DTAE

frame and Upper for an Indigo 1 or Indigo 2 frame.

The number of modules reported to the active display includes the PSUs and front panel/frame

as the Indigo front panel PIC and the power supply have an address and are treated as

modules. Refer to the address range table in chapter 3 'Operating the active panel' for more

information.

The two frames should be connected so that control can pass from one frame to the other using

an RS422 serial link.

Note: The switch will only have an effect the next time the front panel is powered up.

Frame linking configurations

This can be accomplished with a special cable linking the Remote 2 connectors or by using a

standard 4-pair CAT-5 patch cable linking the '422 I/O' connectors.

Using a CAT-5 patch cable

Active-Passive frame pair

A CAT-5 cable (TIA/EIA 568A CAT-5 PATCH) is plugged in the connectors labelled ‘422

I/O’ on each frame.

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REMIND-Passive frame pair

This combination will require two CAT-5 cables and a RJ45 splitter/doubler.

Commercially available RJ45 splitter/doubler

Depending on the relationship of the frames to each other the splitter/doubler can be placed on

the rear of the REMIND panel with a CAT-5 cable to each frame, or on the rear of the first

frame so the REMIND and frames can be connected ‘daisy-chain’ fashion.

Frame combinations with Statesman connection

Due to the compact nature of the 1U frame the Statesman and frame link buses share the same

RJ45 rear frame connector. Because of this special care must be taken when making certain

combinations of interconnected frames.

There are two main criteria to be considered when linking a number of active frames and

passive frames to a Statesman control system. First, all passive frames must be in combination

with an active frame or panel as a frame pair. Second, only the Statesman wiring can be

‘daisy-chained’ between active frames. A passive frame will ignore the Statesman commands

but the frame link bus must not be connected across frame pairs due to processor clashing.

This isolation between the Statesman bus and frame link bus can be achieved by the use of a

commercially available RJ45e economiser or adapter cable.

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Adapter cable wiring

Commercially available CATe economiser

Using Remote 2 connectors

A special cable is connected between the 'Remote 2' D-Type connectors of the two frames.

The cable required uses two female 26 way high density D-type sockets. These should be

connected with screened twisted pair cable containing two pairs. All the wiring is pin to pin.

Pins 16 and 7 should use one twisted pair, pins 17 and 25 the other. The screen should be

connected to pin 6 on both connectors.

Frame link cable connections

Signal Female 26-way high density

D-Type plug pin No Female 26-way high density

D-Type socket pin No

GND 6 / Shell 6/ Shell

PBRX + 17

17

PBRX - 25 25

PBTX + 7 7

PBTX - 16 16

To ensure continued EMC compliance it is recommended to use high quality shielded twin

pair cable for RS422 cabling.

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Plug

(connect to passive frame)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Plug

(connect to Statesman system)

Plug

(connect to Indigo frame)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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2.5 Setting frame addresses

The frame address, which only relates to an active or Statesman (non-passive) panel, is

normally set to zero. However unique frame addresses are required in Statesman systems

where multiple frames communicate with a single PC port. The address of a frame pair is set

by its non-passive panel.

Indigo active/remote/Statesman panel hardware settings – Frame address

Note: Passive panels do not have a Frame Address switch.

Position Description

Frame Address Normally zero This is usually the address of the frame from 0 to 15.

Note: Set this switch to position 0, unless multiple frames communicate with a single PC port

in a Statesman system, or if multiple control panels connect to a single frame via one-

multidrop cable.

Statesman will display the Hex switch settings 0 to E as frame addresses 1 to F; switch

setting F will be displayed as frame address 10.

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2.6 Ethernet control

The Indigo DTAE and DTSE series of desk top boxes are provided with Ethernet control. This

allows the Statesman PC control system or remote active control panels to control a large

number of the Indigo Ethernet series frames over a local area network.

Statesman control over the Ethernet of Indigo frames

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Setting up and connecting

The frame can be connected to a network port or directly to a PC from the rear panel RJ45

port labelled Ethernet. If connecting directly to a PC, a CAT-5 cross over cable will be

required. Connecting to a network port hub uses a straight CAT-5 cable.

To access the internal web page set the frame to the default IP address. Open up your PC web

browser and set its search to http://10.0.0.201 and select ‘go to’. This is the default IP address,

the sub-mask being 255.255.255.0. After a dialogue box has briefly appeared the Indigo main

status page will be displayed. This page will give a large amount of status information about

the frame and its power supplies. From the webpage several options are available such as

changing the IP address and frame naming.

Note: Once the IP address has been changed the status page will be accessible via this new

address.

The Indigo Status page

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Note: It is possible to verify that the correct frame is being viewed by first recording the Hex

switch setting (second line in status list), this is the setting of the frame address switch.

Rotate this switch to something other than the number displayed. Refreshing the browser

will then reflect this change and verify that the correct frame is being communicated

with.

Status

The status page gives an overview of the frame and its power supplies. The information that

can be found here includes general information about the network attributes, frame name and

serial number etc plus more frame specific information like internal temperature, fan status

and PSU type. Further information is also given about the individual power supplies.

Changing the IP Address

An Ethernet-enabled desk top box will need to have its IP address set upon installation. This is

made possible by setting the frame to act as a web server and then accessing an internal web

page. Any software upgrades can also be downloaded to the frame via this web page.

From this web page you are able then to change the IP address manually or automatically if

DHCP is available. A frame serial number may also be entered.

To reset the IP address, from the status page select the Network link. A new page will open

allowing entry of the required IP address and Netmask. Enter the new IP address and Netmask

information and select Change. Should the frame be connected to a DHCP running network

and a fixed IP address is not required, leave all the information blank and tick the DHCP box

before selecting ‘Change’.

Network Window

Once Change has been selected the Network screen will be replaced by a confirmation screen.

As instructed lever four must be returned to the up position and the front panel power cycled.

This can be achieved by either briefly interrupting the power to the frame or if this is not

convenient, removing the ribbon-cable connection to the front panel. Care must be taken not

to bend any pins in the cable connect as attempting to re-straighten any bent pins is likely to

result in their fracture.

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Confirmation Window

Should incorrectly formatted information be added, an error dialogue box will be displayed

indicating the likely cause of the errors.

Adding a frame serial number

There is a facility to add a serial number to each frame to aid identification or for auditing

purposes. The frame will have had a serial number entered during manufacture; this will be

the front panel serial number. This serial number can be freely overwritten with any series of

numbers within the specified range. The electronic serial number consists of three groups of

numbers. These groups must only contain digits with no gaps and must fall into the range of 0-

127.

An example would be 0 0 0 or 127 127 127.

From the Status window select Serial. The following box will open.

Serial number entry box

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Once the desired serial number has been entered press the Store button to save it to memory.

Should the chosen serial number contain an error or be out of range an error dialogue box will

be displayed.

Error dialogue box

Once a serial number has been successfully entered a confirmation dialogue is displayed. The

Status page will also echo the new serial number.

Serial number successfully added

Naming

As well as having a discrete IP address it can be useful to give a frame its own unique name,

perhaps to reflect its location. The naming tab allows this with up to 20 characters and no

spaces.

Serial number successfully added

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